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The Equality Act 2010 (Offshore Work) Order 2010
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- 2010 No. 1835
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Jurisdiction over claims arising in relation to offshore work within section 82(3)(c) of the Equality Act
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4.—(1) In relation to offshore work within section 82(3)(c) of the Equality Act—
(a)The High Court shall have jurisdiction to determine a claim arising from an act taking place in the English area as it would have if that act had taken place in England or Wales.
(b)The Court of Session shall have jurisdiction to determine a claim arising from an act taking place in the Scottish area as it would have if that act had taken place in Scotland.
(2) For purposes of this Article—
“offshore area” means—
(a)
tidal waters and parts of the sea in or adjacent to Great Britain up to the seaward limits of the territorial sea;
(b)
waters in the Renewable Energy Zone as designated by the Renewable Energy Zone (Designation of Area) Order 2004(1);
“the English area” means such of the offshore area adjacent to England and Wales which lies to the south of the Scottish border;
“the Scottish area” means such of the offshore area adjacent to Scotland which lies to the north of the Scottish border;
“the Scottish border” has the meaning in the Schedule to this Order.
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